The Woodworker’s Gym is a 4,800 sq. ft. membership facility filled with extensive professional-grade machinery, including SawStop and Powermatic saws. Founded by engineer and trained woodworker Dan Meissner, members share machinery, take classes, and build a community.
Years ago, walnut was king, then cherry became the most sought after species. Meanwhile, curly or tiger maple became very hot, good mahogany was available, and quarter sawn white oak ascended. The curly maple and cherry markets crashed in the recession. Walnut has returned. Is cherry next?
Forest industry waste may be converted into environmentally-friendly, bio-based chemicals for mine rehabilitation. Lakehead University has received a grant to support its efforts in this area.
Castle Home Furnishings, Oxnard, Calfironia, will open an East Coast manufacturing plant in Greensboro, North Carolina, hiring 200 people by the end of 2017. The new location makes it easier to ship furniture to the Eastern U.S.
Joe Knobbe, Senior Project Manager of Exclusive Woodworking, Inc., Waukegan, IL, will present the session, "Working with Architects and Designers," during the 2016 Cabinets & Closets Conference, March 22, at the Pasadena Convention Center.
California woodworking colleges and technical school faculty and students are invited to attend 2016 Cabinets & Closets Expo, March 23-24 at the Pasadena Convention Center.
Gloria F. Jones, who helps manage product research at Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., was recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of cabinetry.
Judges have been announced for the 2016 Veneer Tech Craftsman’s Challenge – the international design competition that recognizes excellence in products using natural wood veneer, the 12th annual edition of the woodworking project competition.
London-based office furniture company, Opendesk, has launched Opendesk Express, with a global network of CNC manufacturers who can deliver customized office furniture to local buyers within 14 days of order.